cartilage

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Mr. Hemming writes that upon Miller’s death, doctors found 23 battle scars, a large wound on his right abdominal cartilage, two rifle balls lodged in his liver, and mutilated fingers on his left hand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have now developed a cell-free cartilage structure designed to guide the body as it repairs damaged bone.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

Regular, structured exercise addresses many of these drivers at the same time, helping protect cartilage, support the entire joint, and improve overall health.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026

For much of the last decade, Mustaine has experienced significant discomfort since the cartilage in the tips of his fingers has worn away from decades of frenzied playing, causing the bones to scrape together.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

She couldn’t have been more than fourteen or fifteen and seemed to have as many piercings in the cartilage of each ear.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken